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Ocala man pleads guilty to unlawful possession of unregistered firearms
OCALA, Florida - Joshua Fries, a 30-year-old resident of Ocala, has pleaded guilty to two counts of unlawful possession of unregistered National Firearms Act weapons. Fries faces up to 10 years in federal prison for each count. According to court documents, Fries provided a confidential informant with two auto sears and a silencer, all of which he manufactured himself. During their interactions, Fries revealed his involvement with a local anti-government militia group and admitted to making silencers, auto sears, and other weapons for the group. None of these devices were registered to Fries in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record, a database managed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, according to the United States Attorney's Office. The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Belkis H. Callaos. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence by fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting violence prevention organizations, and setting strategic enforcement priorities.
Gainesville, Florida Cracker Barrel was cited for 7 violations in Alachua County; A follow-up needed
The Gainesville Cracker Barrel, a familiar 4.2-star rated restaurant at 4001 SW 43rd Street, recently underwent a Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation inspection on October 8, 2024. The inspection resulted in seven violations, three of which were high-priority.
Marion County Mental Health Court
Crime isn’t always black and white. Think of the age-old parable of a man imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his starving family. Now, imagine you are someone, or you know of someone, with a severe mental illness who falls down the wrong path, with the cards now stacked against them, who can’t get the support they rightfully need for their condition. Before you judge, imagine how quickly your life could turn in the wrong direction even with just one bad choice.
The 3-point stance: Dunnellon's district title hangs in the balance
We’re getting into the dog days of the season. At this point, you know what you’re fighting for and what’s on the line for the team in front of you. That makes our game of the week much more contentious for district foes Dunnellon and South Sumter. In the second down, we’ll discuss...
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